A stray boot blinded Ian McKinley in one eye but he's back playing top-level rugby
1 decade ago by The GuardianIan McKinley thought his rugby career was over but, thanks to a pair of protective goggles and a lot of heart, he might even become an Italy internationalBy Jonathan Drennan for Behind the Lines, part...
Connacht Secure Naming Rights Deal For New Stand
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht Rugby have signed an agreement with Grant Thornton, Ireland's fastest growing professional services firm, for the 2016/17 naming rights of the new seated stand at the Sportsground in Galway.
GUINNESS PRO12 Preview: Munster v Cardiff Blues
1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsTwo of the victorious teams from the GUINNESS PRO12's opening round clash in Cork tonight, with Munster looking to impress in Rassie Erasmus' first home competitive game as director of rugby.
'I don't mind where I fit into the coaching team'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentStuart Lancaster only began his new role as a 'senior coach' with Leinster earlier this week but he is already relishing the prospect of tomorrow's mouthwatering clash against Glasgow Warriors.
McCarthy keen to make up for lost time in Blue
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentOn August 26 in a pre-season friendly against Bath Rugby, Mike McCarthy finally suited up for a Leinster game after six months out of action. A quick reminder of what he brought to the table, and what...
Piutau To Miss Ulster's Treviso Test
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster have issued an injury update for their senior squad and Academy panel ahead of Saturday's GUINNESS PRO12 round 2 trip to Benetton Treviso...
Keatley And Conway To Start For Munster
1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsMunster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has made two changes to the team that defeated the Scarlets for Friday's GUINNESS PRO12 encounter with Cardiff Blues at Irish Independent Park (kick-off 7.35pm).
Munster Announce Loan Signing Of Taute
1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby NewsInjuries to Munster's Simon Zebo and Kevin O'Byrne rule them out of action for the immediate future, while South African international Jaco Taute will join the province on a short-term loan.
Guest Blogger: A problem within Irish Rugby
1 decade ago by Rugby ScribblerOur guest blogger Rugby Scribbler takes a look at the issue within Irish rugby in wake of Ruan Pienaar's departure from Ulster Is it beneficial for Irish Rugby when players such as Ruan...
New surface gives Glasgow Warriors coach cause for concern
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanGlasgow Warriors will play their first match on the newly installed all-weather synthetic pitch at Scotstoun on Saturday, with Leinster providing the opposition in round two of this season’s...
